Major roads CLOSED as firefighters battle moors blaze STILL raging near motorway as thousands of drivers urged stay away

MAJOR roads have been closed as a huge fire continues to rip through moors near a motorway, sparking chaos for thousands.

The 1.2 mile-long blaze broke out next to the M62 at around 12.15pm yesterday afternoon.

MEN MediaThe moorland fire near the M62 above Rochdale yesterday[/caption] MEN MediaHuge clouds of smoke were seen rising into the sky[/caption] MEN MediaFlames could be seen tearing through the dry grass[/caption]

Around 18 fire crews rushed to battle the inferno near Oldham Road in Ripponden...